Kupwara, 11-Mar: Continuing its relentless drive against the menace of narcotics smuggling and peddling in the district, Kupwara Police during the preceding night at about 20:30 hours apprehended a narcotic smuggler and recovered 21 grams of Brown Sugar from his possession . Police identified him as Gulzar Ahmad Baba son of Ali Mohd Baba of village Kawari Laderwan Awoora from Rigipora area, a Village Level Worker (VLW) by profession SSP Kupwara Yougal Manhas told that it was based on a specific information that a police naka led by SHO Kupwara Mohd Rafiq under the supervision of DySP Headquarters Rashid Younis was established at Rigipora area where Gulzar was arrested while peddling the narcotics to sell it among youth of Kupwara.Sensing Police presence, Gulzar did try to evade his interception but was caught tactfully and his personal search was carried . On weighing of the Charas being carried by Showkat, it turned out to be 21 grams of Brown Sugar, which was seized and sealed on spot. “During preliminary investigations, Gulzar revealed that he was on way to sell the narcotics in small quantities among the youth of Kupwara. Further investigations in the case to unearth this drugs syndicate is in progress. Gulzar is a known peddler who in the garb of government employment is stealthily involved in drugs peddling in the area. Strong legal action has been initiated against him”.(CNS)
